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Private Old Dubai Souks Walking Tour with Abra Ride & Transfers

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 2h · 1–6 people

Runs in English

  • Easy
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for strollers and prams
  • Public transport nearby

This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.

Your guide

Key 2 Destinations

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Agency

Licensed local guides for private Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar tours, with layover and stopover tours that fit your flight times.

Highlights

  • Explore Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood and its coral-stone lanes
  • Browse the Textile Souk and ride a private abra across Dubai Creek
  • Discover the Spice Souk and Gold Souk with your guide
  • Includes a local guide, private abra ride, bottled water and local snacks
  • Wheelchair- and stroller-friendly, with flexible departure times
Discover the heart of Old Dubai on this private walking tour that blends history, culture and shopping. Begin in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, where your guide reveals the city’s humble roots as you wander through narrow lanes lined with coral‑stone houses and art galleries. Continue to the Textile Souk to browse colorful fabrics and learn how to bargain. Then ride a traditional Private abra across Dubai Creek, passing dhows loaded with cargo and admiring the contrast between Old Dubai and the modern skyline. On the Deira side, dive into the Spice Souk’s aromatic stalls—sampling saffron, cardamom and other regional spices—and pick up a few souvenirs with your guide’s help. End at the glittering Gold Souk, home to hundreds of jewelers. This tour includes an experienced local guide, private abra ride, bottled water, local snacks and flexible departure times; it’s wheelchair‑ and stroller‑friendly, with group discounts available.

What's included

  • Food and drinks
  • An English‑speaking tour guide who leads the walking route and provides cultural context.
  • Abra Ride across the Creek
  • Local Snacks

Not included

  • pick-up and drop-off (unless option selected)

Know before you go

  • Infants sit on an adult's lap
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Instant confirmation at the time of booking
  • Multiple start times available throughout the day
  • Option to meet at the designated meeting point or choose hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private walking tour through Old Dubai with a dedicated local guide

Meeting point: Any hotel in Dubai; exact pickup point to be confirmed

The tour title offers transfers; confirm the hotel pickup location after booking.

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Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

Map of this tour's route, with 5 marked stops

What you'll do

  1. 1
    The oldest building in Dubai since 1780s standing tall as it was built as a fortress
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    The oldest building in Dubai since 1780s standing tall as it was built as a fortress. The center of politics in Old days.

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    A treasure trove of rainbow hued colors, textures, weaves and embroidery from around the world
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    A treasure trove of rainbow hued colors, textures, weaves and embroidery from around the world. One of the oldest traditional markets in Dubai; best spot to buy textile Products, shawls and Souvenirs (MAKE SURE YOU BARGAIN)

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    Dubai Creek, the lifeline and pulse of the city, which separates the city from Deira to bur Dubai, its here you'll take a traditional
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    Dubai Creek, the lifeline and pulse of the city, which separates the city from Deira to bur Dubai, its here you'll take a traditional wooden boat known as (abra) to cross the creek to start a new experience at Spice & Gold Souq. enjoy the breathtaking views of the creek on the way.

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    As soon as we will reach at Spice souq, the aroma in the air will blew your mind, please note this is the oldest market of Dubai
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    As soon as we will reach at Spice souq, the aroma in the air will blew your mind, please note this is the oldest market of Dubai. Get to know all the different spices and enjoy shopping with the best rates, don't forget to Bargain.

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    One of the largest Gold Market in the World, With its enormous collection of shops, its remarkable variety of goods and its exceptionally
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    One of the largest Gold Market in the World, With its enormous collection of shops, its remarkable variety of goods and its exceptionally reasonable prices, the Dubai Gold Market is the ultimate destination for jewelry lovers.

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169 USD / group · 1–6 people
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